The Stunning Brecon Beacons National Park

By: keith lunt

The diversity of the scenic Brecon Beacons is reflected in its towns and villages. There is something for everyone whether you prefer tiny hamlets or bigger market towns. A number of of the towns or villages worth a visit are described below.

Abergavenny is a flourishing market town with an excellent choice of shops and a well-deserved reputation for good food. The Food Festival in September has a nationwide reputation and there are high quality butchers and well-known fishmongers to be found in the town. The impressive castle ruins dominate the area and are a short walk from the town centre. They are home to a captivating museum. Abergavenny is well served by trains and is often thought of as a 'gateway to the National Park'.

Historic Brecon is the busy centre of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Its narrow streets tell the tales of times gone by. Local organic produce is accessible in the fascinating shops and specialist retailers offer unique and affordable goods. For those of you interested in historic buildings Brecon Cathedral is without doubt worth a visit.

Crickhowell is a well-preserved Georgian town that has plenty of amenities. Here you can locate great shopping, good food and first-rate accommodation. Crickhowell boasts a thirteenth century castle and seventeenth century bridge that has a number of arches.

The scenic village of Govilon is situated in the lovely Usk Valley. The location provides stunning views of the local scenery.

Llangorse is a pretty village that has lots of facilities along with a lovely fifteenth century church. Due to the fact that it is situated in close proximity to the mountains it is a centre for all type of outdoor activities. Llangorse Lake is a protected wildlife site. It is the biggest natural lake in south Wales and it supports a diverse variety of flora and fauna.

The ancient market town of Talgarth lies just below the Black Mountains. It is an excellent base for those who wish to go mountain biking or hill walking. There are also two nature reserves close by.

Hay-on-Wye, branded as the 'Town of Books' is situated right on the edge of the Black Mountains making it a great base for hill walkers. However, it is globally renowned for the quantity of second hand bookshops that can be found here. There are in fact over thirty. The Offa's Dyke path also runs through the town.

Brynaman is on the western edge of the National Park. Its industrialized past is very much in evidence. The town grew in the nineteenth century to serve the local coal miners and their families. This is reflected in the local architecture.

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Jane Lunt writes for Welsh Holiday Cottages where you can find an excellent choice of holiday cottages in Wales.

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